Intrauterine device with copper, also known as intrauterine coil, is a type of intrauterine device which contains copper. It is used for birth control and emergency contraception within five days of unprotected sex. It is one of the most effective forms of birth control with a one-year failure rate around 0.7%
How Much Does A Copper IUD Cost In South Africa
Cost: The Mirena costs about R2 000 in South Africa’s private sector, excluding the fee for inserting the device.
Is copper IUD available in South Africa?
There are tow types of the IUD that are offered in South Africa: the Copper T (non-hormonal) and the Mirena or Skyla (hormonal). At Marie Stopes we only offer the Copper T and it’s efficacy cannot be affected by any medication.
Do you have to pay for copper IUD?
How much does an IUD cost? Getting an IUD costs anywhere between 0.0 to R20260.37. That’s a pretty wide range, but the good news is that IUDs can be free or low cost with many health insurance plans, Medicaid, and some other government programs.
Can copper IUD make you infertile?
The concern that IUDs that contain copper currently the most commonly used type may increase the risk of infertility in nulligravid women has limited the use of this highly effective method of birth control.
Can the copper coil affect your mood?
Fischer says: “Initially, copper gives a person energy. But over time, the excess accumulation leads into increasing fatigue and brain fog, then depression and anxiety, possible panic attacks, all the way down the spectrum to severe psychosis, paranoia, schizophrenia, and even suicide.”